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A top House Republican lashed out at party leaders Wednesday over a decision to end the session without a vote on aid for Superstorm Sandy victims, going so far as to urge constituents to stop donating to congressional Republicans.

“I’m saying anyone from New York and New Jersey who contributes one penny to congressional Republicans is out of their minds,” Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., told Fox News. “What they did last night was put a knife in the back of New Yorkers and New Jerseyans.”

To: SeekAndFind
Frankly, Sandy relief isn’t my problem. It is Obama’s problem, he owns it. He can give them a few bucks from his Foreign Aid stash. As far as the pork that was tacked on to the Aid Bill, that’s just standard operating procedures for the best politicians that money can buy.

3 posted on January 2, 2013 11:47:12 AM EST by Gaffer
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To: Gaffer
We need a man like Calvin Coolidge who had the courage to say that your hardships aren’t the fault or responsibility of government.

4 posted on January 2, 2013 11:50:17 AM EST by cripplecreek (REMEMBER THE RIVER RAISIN!)
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To: SeekAndFind
Nice PR for King to his constituents, which is probably all that it is - but seems EVERYONE in the USA is a victim and needs money from uncle sam.

5 posted on January 2, 2013 11:51:32 AM EST by PGR88
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To: SeekAndFind
One of the few things they did right last night.

Send and pass a relief bill that is ONLY Sandy relief and that might be acceptable. If whatever relief bill does not have strict accountability rules to ensure that corrupt local, state, and federal politicians keep their filthy paws off the money then it should die as well. These states are acting like N.O. after Katrina. Those affected states would better emulate Mississippi after Katrina and not wait for the handouts that will never reach anyone in need anyway.

6 posted on January 2, 2013 11:53:15 AM EST by RJS1950 (The democrats are the “enemies foreign and domestic” cited in the federal oath)
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To: SeekAndFind
Maybe Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y. should be pissed off at his fellow Senator who LOADED the bill up with 2 times more PORK then what the actual bill was for dollar wise!

I mean it is about time we start having RIGHTEOUS indignation in this country instead of political posturing.

7 posted on January 2, 2013 12:02:31 PM EST by blueyon (The U. S. Constitution - read it and weep)
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To: SeekAndFind
OK, Rep. King, you explain to me what Alaska fisheries and old maintenance on the Smithsonian (along with a thousand other little pork chops) have to do with the damage from Hurricane Sandra. I’m disappointed this bill was allowed to die a natural death at the end of term rather than being voted down.
It was funny listening to a Congressman try to explain how earmarked funds in this bill weren’t pork barrel spending. He couldn’t even lie effectively.

8 posted on January 2, 2013 12:11:26 PM EST by KarlInOhio (Choose one: the yellow and black flag of the Tea Party or the white flag of the Republican Party.)
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To: SeekAndFind
I’m ahead of the pack.

As of today, I’m no longer giving anything to any republican or democrat.

Cry to someone who cares….you cretins just guaranteed another 4 trillion added to the national debt. Do you think I care about your hurricane relief money? Adding 41 bucks in taxes to 1 dollar in spending cuts is not getting me to give a shiite about your wants.

Get rid of Boner and start taking our country back and maybe, just maybe, I will start to care (just a little).

10 posted on January 2, 2013 12:20:53 PM EST by eartick
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To: KarlInOhio
OK, Rep. King, you explain to me what Alaska fisheries and old maintenance on the Smithsonian (along with a thousand other little pork chops) have to do with the damage from Hurricane Sandra.

And virtually all spending in this country is the same way. Things like highway funding has something like 30% legally skimmed right off the top for other spending.
11 posted on January 2, 2013 12:22:20 PM EST by cripplecreek (REMEMBER THE RIVER RAISIN!)
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To: SeekAndFind
Take the unnecessary crap out of the bill first.

13 posted on January 2, 2013 12:27:44 PM EST by Political Junkie Too (If you are the Posterity of We the People, then you are a Natural Born Citizen.)
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To: SeekAndFind
going so far as to urge constituents to stop donating to congressional Republicans.
I didnt need to wait for Peter King or hurricane Sandy to take this action but thanks anyway Mr. King and congratulations on your “Yay” vote yesterday.

14 posted on January 2, 2013 12:31:17 PM EST by capydick (”Life’s tough…….it’s even tougher if you’re stupid.”)
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To: SeekAndFind
Sorry, I’m broke and can’t help. I just sent a big check to State Farm for my homeowners insurance. I do that so I don’t have to beg the government for a handout when disaster strikes.

16 posted on January 2, 2013 12:36:37 PM EST by Boogieman
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To: SeekAndFind
These guys are incredable. Five minutes after they passed a tax increase of about 60B/year they want to spend all of it on Sandy. Considering that they would have never taken out the 20B of non-sandy related spending I don’t give a crap. I stopped sending GOPe cash years ago. If they cannot pass a clean bill during an emergency then screw em. My late father taught me, ‘Son money only spends once’. He was always right.

18 posted on January 2, 2013 1:31:41 PM EST by BO Stinkss
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To: Gaffer
Frankly, Sandy relief isn’t my problem. It is Obama’s problem, he owns it. He can give them a few bucks from his Foreign Aid stash.
That is SO right! With all due respect to Sandy Victims in N.Y., N.J., I’m getting so tired of hearing of some of them whining and boo hooing,after they have ALREADY received tons of donations and tons of money$$$! Again, they should be petitioning their dear saviour,Barack Obobo!

To: Gaffer
Frankly, Sandy relief isn’t my problem. It is Obama’s problem, he owns it. He can give them a few bucks from his Foreign Aid stash.
That is SO right! With all due respect to Sandy Victims in N.Y., N.J., I’m getting so tired of hearing of some of them whining and boo hooing,after they have ALREADY received tons of donations and tons of money$$$! Again, they should be petitioning their dear saviour,Barack Obobo!

Coolidge is the next teabag hero. They've worn out their Reagan adoration. They need an idol who's more dead. And they're much more in love with the roaring '20's than the 80's. No UN, no Social Security, no Medicare in the '20's.

Coolidge is the next teabag hero. They've worn out their Reagan adoration. They need an idol who's more dead. And they're much more in love with the roaring '20's than the 80's. No UN, no Social Security, no Medicare in the '20's.

Coolidge had the courage to let Americans starve to death for their own good.